LESSON 14: COMPARING WITH ADVERBS

Not all adverbs can be compared. however, some adverbs have three degrees of comparison: positive, comparative, and superlative.Use more (or less) to form the comparative and most (or least) to form the superlative of mostadverbs, especially those that end in -ly.EXAMPLE: quickly------------> more quickly -----------------> most quicklyUse -er to form the comparative degree and -est to form the superlativedegree of most one-syllable and some two syllable adverbs.EXAMPLE: soon --------------------> sooner -------------------------->soonestEXERCISE:Write the comparative and superlative of each adverb.Positive Comparative Superlative1. directly2. early3. late4. carefully5. near6. fastComplete each sentnece using the correct degree of comparison.1. Same did ________________ than I did on the English exam. (well)2. Of all the survivors, John was injured the _______________ (badly)3. Jessica acted ___________ than the others. (wisely)4. Of all her suitors, Ophelia loved Hamlet _______________ (deeply)5. You walk _________________ than anyone else I know! (slowly)